The Dornie

Hotels
7.9 (1005 reviews)
8-10 Francis St Dornie , Dornie , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Delicious food
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cold rooms
Limited amenities
Expensive for quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
Comments about some rooms being in poor condition and old bathrooms.
Service
8.51
Staff were generally described as friendly, though overwhelmed at times.
Location
9.55
Beautiful surroundings and proximity to attractions like Eilean Donan Castle.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms described as small, cold, and in need of updates.
Amenities
7.53
Limited amenities noted, with missing items like hairdryers.
Value for Money
6.49
Perceived as expensive for the quality of the rooms and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Food generally praised, with a good breakfast and dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.51
Mixed experience due to location and food, but issues with room quality impacted overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:42

Property Description

Stunning Views of Eilean Donan Castle
Experience breathtaking views of Eilean Donan Castle from select rooms at The Dornie. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, private parking, and an on-site restaurant and bar.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in well-appointed rooms featuring private bathrooms with showers and complimentary toiletries. Indulge in the comfort of free WiFi and wake up to the serene sight of the sea from your window.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Situated just 14 km from Kyle of Lochalsh, The Dornie offers easy access to nearby attractions like the Museum of the Isles. With Inverness Airport a short distance away, your journey to relaxation begins here.

Book your stay at The Dornie now for an unforgettable experience amidst the beauty of Dornie.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1005 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 8.51
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.53
Value for Money: 6.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Agnes • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

Très bon accueil du propriétaire et la chambre très confortable

Cons:

Le restaurant ferme à 20h45, il faut arriver tôt

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Beth • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Recently updated with very comfortable accommodations. Location was fantastic for visiting the Highlands and the restaurant located in the hotel was fantastic not only for breakfast which was included but we also had dinner there one night and the food was delicious!

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great hotel for Eilean Donan
Pros:

Stunning location, lovely comfortable room. We ate in the hotel both evenings and the food was exceptional! Staff were great even when the evenings were so busy!

Cons:

A couple of little bits: there were holes in our towels, the hot tap was cracked and dripped.
Not that we would have used it but other customers might want/expect a TV in their room for the evenings.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Garry • couple • gb
5
Upon arrival, confusion where to check in, staff then seemed disinterested in us being there
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Facilities in the room itself, no TV, no chair to sit on, walls paper thin could hear conversations in the adjacent rooms.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

Gutes Frühstück, tolle Lage, nettes Personal

Cons:

-

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • fr
8
Pros:

The breakfast!

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • couple • pt
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Pat • family_with_children • gb
7
The views, weather and quaintness of the village was unique
Pros:

Evening meals good, bar reasonable. Locals gave the bar a lively atmosphere. Breakfast was ok. 2 rooms both ok but showers were difficult to get out of and in 1 room the door was warped and difficult to shut and lock.
Views excellant, quiet location, easy parking

Cons:

The public areas, stairs, corridors and public toilets downstairs all need some TLC

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Jeremie • extended_group • fr
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
5
Wouldn’t stay again. Very poor value for money.
Pros:

Good food & clean well decorated rooms.

Cons:

No facilities for the money. No TV, no radio, no clock, no full mirror, no iron. Simple tea & coffee facilities but not enough milk. That’s all you got. Really basic for the money. Rooms were very small. Bathroom tiny with a broken tap surround that also dropped.
I booked nearly a year in advance & booked a room with view of the loch…… a big stretch of the imagination. If you looked round the corner between the buildings you could see a small view, but not a lot. I expected to be have a view straight out of the window, not look round the corner.
Room numbers were just a piece of paper, hand written & stuck on the door. Cheap plastic room key fob that you get free from anywhere.
We spent the previous night in a lovely hotel with large rooms & every facility possible for less than half the money.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Fabian • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Karine • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • couple • fr
9
Emplacement au top (en face d'un château magnifique) pour un hôtel de caractère typique de la région
Pros:

Le restaurant / Bar de l'hôtel, typique et avec une cuisine de qualité, le personnelle serviable et souriant

Cons:

Des rideaux plus opaques dans les chambre pour avoir un noir complet

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

La situation, la gentillesse du personnel, le petit déjeuner préparé à la commande, la chambre rénovée

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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IÑIGO • couple • es
7
Pros:

El personal muy amable, el horario del restaurante amplio y el desayuno incluido.

Cons:

Precio-prestaciones caro

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Magali • extended_group • fr
8
Super
Pros:

Personnel très agréable restaurant super bon
Le château peut se visiter à pied

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Marina • extended_group • es
10
Pros:

Todo, idilico

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
6
Cons:

Suffered from some noisy guests at midnight. Breakfast ok but basic.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
10
Perfect location, friendly staff, great food and comfortable room.
Pros:

Great friendly staff, comfortable room, heating on all day, lovely food in restaurant (maybe some more choice), excellent location, beautiful views, good car parking, fab breakfast (cooked and continental), entertaining chef!

Cons:

No TV or hairdryer in room, draughty and noisy window, no hook on bathroom door, bathroom door difficult to close and open, noisy reception door (room above this).

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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jeremy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good location but small bedroom
Pros:

Location and views.
The breakfast was excellent

Cons:

No TV in room, could not put food and drink on the room bill, room small especially the bathroom.
Expensive for what it was.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee